Oakhill School
URN: 119833 • Clitheroe BB7 9AF
Overview
- Name
- Oakhill School
- URN
- 119833
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Buttery (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254823546
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wiswell Lane, Clitheroe BB7 9AF
Summary
Oakhill School, located in Whalley, Lancashire, is an independent mixed school catering to 299 pupils with a capacity of 320. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where individual education is prioritized. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers, Oakhill aims to ensure that each child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Oakhill is designed to provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth, with a strong emphasis on the personal and emotional development of students. The school community is described as a family, where positive relationships between staff, students, and parents are cultivated, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Oakhill School is committed to instilling confidence and maturity in its pupils, preparing them for future challenges. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that supports the educational journey of each child. For families considering Oakhill, there are places available for immediate start.
The curriculum at Oakhill is designed to provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth, with a strong emphasis on the personal and emotional development of students. The school community is described as a family, where positive relationships between staff, students, and parents are cultivated, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Oakhill School is committed to instilling confidence and maturity in its pupils, preparing them for future challenges. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that supports the educational journey of each child. For families considering Oakhill, there are places available for immediate start.
Useful links
- Seniors (sen)
- Aims and Ethos (other)
- FAQs (other)
- Oakhill Advantage (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Oakhill Association and Alumni (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stonyhurst St Mary's Hall (45.2)
- Moorland School Limited (34.4)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 0 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1978-10-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 162 | 137 | 320 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 321 | 188 | 133 | 320 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 290 | 170 | 120 | 279 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 290 | 170 | 120 | 279 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 144 | 118 | 279 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 272 | 143 | 129 | 279 | 0.00 |
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